Thanks so far, that sounds good. However in the information provided with the felimazole it is stated that the pills should not be crushed. I also find this on several web sites so it seems there should be a reason. My vet thought that it could be because the danger for humans or that it was absorbed less well by the cat but did not have any real answer

I have never heard that, at least not here in the US, so I can't give you a reason. I guess you could call the manufacturer and ask them for an explanation?

I would only tell clients not to crush a pill if the pill is timed-release or has an enteric coating because that would interfere with how the medication is absorbed and distributed throughout the body.

Since the medication is working I would say keep doing what you are doing and if you are worried about absorbing the medication through your skin then wear gloves while handling the pills.

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